Plan Ahead: 15 Make-Ahead Meals and Snacks for the Week

Turn one day of cooking into multiple meals the whole family will love. Whether you're looking for a light breakfast or a hearty dinner like a succulent beef stew, we've got an abundance of easy meal ideas that can be prepared in advance, and many that can be transformed over and over again.Looking for more simple but satisfying meals to enjoy throughout the week? Try these savvy ideas for the slow cooker.

Quick Tangelo Marmalade

Quick Tangelo Marmalade

Homemade jams, preserves, and marmalades are probably easier to make than you realize — but they still take a little time. This marmalade comes together in a couple of hours, and requires a minimal amount of prep work, so it's the perfect thing to make when you're hanging around the house on a Sunday afternoon. Let it cool (and let the flavors meld) while you take care of chores and errands, then seal up in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to two weeks — enjoy as a quick homemade breakfast spread on toast or English muffins when you just don't have time to make a big morning meal.

Jam-Filled Coffee Cake Muffins

Jam-Filled Coffee Cake Muffins

These cute, fruity baked treats are a hybrid between a traditional muffin and a coffee cake. The individually sized sweets make a great grab-and-go breakfast, but also make an elegant addition to an afternoon cup of coffee or tea, or can even be served as a bite-sized dessert.